MX-5 Project log thread

[Howard]

Much better

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And while I was at it, seeing as I've removed my spare, I thought it prudent to stop off at Halfrauds and get some...

 

[Howard]

MX5parts are out of stock

My fault, sorry


I've been informed that the silcenced decat pipe is quite boomy. I'd appreciate before and after soundclips if that's convenient? If not, maybe just an after?

 

[Howard]

I'm looking into the MX%Parts exhaust so yeah I'll take that into consideration Did the cat make a positive difference at all other than noise?

 

[Howard]

 

[Howard]

Haha


BTW, which is the "Mx5parts exhaust" everyone speaks of, as there seems to be two now..

This
http://www.mx5parts.co.uk/product_info.php/products_id/316
is rather expensive, yet made by ILM like the rest of MX5Parts stuff... And there's this

http://www.mx5parts.co.uk/product_info.php/products_id/1114
which I assume is the one everyone has?

 

[Howard]

Nah all MX5 related info welcome in my thread

Yeah bring some tools to the meet and we'll tackle the rattle

 

[Howard]

Lol it wasn't exactly tricky

 

[Howard]

I'm still waiting for my suspension! Not worked on the car majorly since the last update, just been driving it, heh

 

[Howard]

Yes it is, it's their new Sportdrive kit which they've just had manufactured. Been waiting since December, latest is the end of July.

 

[Howard]

This is true, I hope it's worth it

 

[Howard]

I don't think the waiting times will be as long now, think he was having to get a few things ironed out.

Pretty much yeah. I've only had to wait this long because I ordered just as they were phasing out the Puredrive kit and having the Sportdrive kit manufactured. I've heard nothing but good things about P5's suspension, but a few reports on Gaz reliability etc.

 

[Howard]

How's yours going, Atomic?

 

[Howard]

 

[Howard]

I'll have an update re. suspension shortly

I'd rather you didn't post pictures of your P5 susp setup in my thread, particularly as it was supposed to be my surprise lol

 

[Howard]

I wont post any pics

however to answer Dorje's q's Fast bumpy b road handling is very good as it handles fast bumps very well. It just feels very composed on the bumps which in turn makes you feel absolutely planted.

it lowered my 97 mk1 by 2-3cm (330 F 345 R) which looks nice but not slammed. Phil doesn't recomend going much lower (just need better wheels now)

I'll leave the rest to howard, as I feel that I might be spoiling his big moment....

Your opinion is very much valued, I'm glad I haven't bought into a crap product.. The characteristics you mentioned in your first paragraph are exactly what I'm after

edit: Whose alignment settings did you use? WIM's 'fast road' setup, or Phil's?

 

[Howard]

What do we have here...

Watch this space

 

[Howard]

Looks good howard,

I am going with the Koni Sports, FM rear tops and P5 bump stops.

But i may hold off a few months to save up for the bushes and have them all done in one.

949 racing does a full bush set delivered for under £200, or £250 with diff and arb bushes.

Cool I believe I've been provided with the standard bumpstops as part of this kit. One day I might Polybush everything. Not right now though!


Mike: 8 months.

 

[Howard]

Wait a sec, how's the car coming along?




Have you had emails from Phil?

 

[Howard]

I've been pestering Phil weekly since December

Yeah I have the mk2 topmounts

Just been going through the huge pile of bits to make sure it's all here etc.. seems to be. I have no idea how it all goes together yet, mind

 

[Howard]

Got all the info from Phil now so tonight I will be building up the suspension and tomorrow fitting it Plenty of pictures will be forthcoming